Thursday 15th June 2017
Pre Shave: Hot Shower, L'Oreal Pure Power Face Wash and Proraso Green
Razor: iKon 104 + Handle from Razorock Hawk
Blade: Wilkinson Sword England (#10)
Brush: Mason Pearson Super Badger
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Aloe Vera
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Humphrey's Witch Hazel
AS: Nivea Soothing Balm
Best shave I have manged with the iKon 104 today, as I now have a heftier handle on my SE Razorock Hawk I decided to try the lightweight handle from the Hawk on the 104 head. Previously I have used stainless iKon or Windrose handles, but I think these are too heavy for this aggressive head.
I managed 1 small weeper, but this was on a blemish/spot, the shave was very close and pretty smooth mostly, I could feel a bit of dragging and the razor felt like it wanted to skip at times. Staying focused I just kept it steady and no pressure which I think was easier with the lighter handle.
If I shaved with this razor/blade combo every day maybe I would get used to it, but that was too much concentration for a morning shave.
Amazed with the NOS Wilkinson Sword blade, shave number 10 and it still seems fine, I will be using my trusty Fatip Piccolo tomorrow so it will interesting to see how it goes for shave no. 11.